Imelda Turnock
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About me
I have experience in many areas including addictions, depression, bipolar, anxiety, stress, identity, anger, low self-esteem, rape & sexual abuse, relationships, emotional issues, high functioning Autism, sexuality & self-harm. You are not alone.
I am a Trauma-Informed therapist, which means I take into account your trauma and help you gain an understanding of the ways it affects your thinking, emotions and actions. Following an initial assessment, I will tailor the sessions to your personal needs, taking into account your experiences and ensuring we work at a pace and in a way that avoids re-traumatising you.
Choosing a counsellor can be difficult which is why I offer a reduced rate first session so you can come and find out if you think counselling is for you and if we can work together.
About counselling
Life can be very hard at times and taking time out to talk to someone who is respectful, non-judgemental and listens emphatically can help you to reflect upon and gain insight into your unique life experiences. An understanding of our dilemmas, emotions and experiences can help us to make sense of them and move forward.
How I work
I mainly work humanistically which means that the central aim of my counselling practice is not about telling you what to do but promoting empowerment through the development of a trusting relationship where you can feel safe to get in touch with emotions and inner feelings.
I offer a calm environment for you to explore issues or problems which may be troubling you. I am passionate about the benefits of counselling having witnessed them on so many occasions
Students
If you are a counselling student looking for therapy as part of your course, feel free to call for an informal talk as I see many clients throughout their training. I offer reduced rates to all students if finance is difficult.
Where to find me
My practice is under a mile from Guildford town centre, train station and Surrey University and close to the A3. Free 2 hour parking is available.
What I can offer
- Professional assessment
- Short term counselling
- Long term psychotherapy
- Trauma-Informed therapy
- Face to face therapy
- Email (asynchronous counselling)
- Instant messaging (synchronous counselling)
- Zoom, Teams, (or similar)
- Reflective Practice Supervision
- Telephone support
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
FdA (Commendation) Integrative Humanistic Counselling, Greenwich University
NCFE Levels 1,2 and 3 in Counselling Skills and Theory
OCST 2 Online Counselling Skills Certificate (with Credit)
Experience
As well as my private practice which I've been running for many years, I manage a community counselling service for children and young people and I manage counsellors who work in schools in Surrey and West Sussex. I have also been a Trustee for a counselling organisation in Woking, counselled students at Portsmouth University and worked as an addictions Counsellor and Group facilitator at SAdAS (Southern Addictions Advisory Service, now Catalyst)
I work in a Trauma-Informed way.
I have several years of experience working with an online counselling service for 11-25 year olds as well as working online with private clients.
I am experienced in both short term counselling work and long term psychotherapy. I have worked with clients with a wide and diverse range of issues from a variety of different cultures and backgrounds.
I also Clinically Supervise other Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Reflective Practice Supervision
Further Training
ASSIST : Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Addictions
Working with Attachment
Self-harm
Working with Sexual Abuse
LGBT Awareness
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Transactional Analysis
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Maintaining Behaviour Change
Group Work Skills
SMART Group Facilitation
Safer Injecting
Legal Highs
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As well as the above, I have a particular interest in and extensive knowledge of high functioning Autism. I am also a trained and experienced Addictions Counsellor.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Session £32
Following Sessions £65
When I work
Daytime
Further information
I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) the Association of Independent Practitioners (AIP) and the Association for counselling and therapy online (ACTO).
I have professional insurance and an enhanced DBS check.
